5th Grade Inventions (page 1)

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Inventions

Science

Social Studies and History

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The Invention of the Zoom Lens

Interesting facts and fun activities related to the invention of the zoom lens.

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Science

Photography

Inventions

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Louis Braille

Students learn about Louis Braille and practice using the Braille Alphabet.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Inventions

Physical Development & Growth

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What Do You Think?

Students are challenged to write about the statements of famous inventors.

Subjects:

Inventions

Creative Writing

Social Studies and History

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The Microwave Oven

Interesting facts and fun activities related to the microwave oven.

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Social Studies and History

Inventions

Nutrition

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Science Reading Warm-Up: Telescopes

Students learn about the two main types of telescopes, refracting and reflecting, through this science reading passage.…

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Telescope

Inventions

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REFERENCE

Sarah Boone Coloring Page

Sarah Boone patented the ironing board in 1892. In this printable, children read about this famous African-American…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Inventions

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The History of Mobile Phones

Print out this worksheet and ask pupils to fill in the missing words about the history of mobile phones.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Inventions

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Inventing the Hovercraft

Encourage students to practice critical-thinking skills by researching and writing about inventors. They can choose from…

Subjects:

Inventions

Writing

Writing Research Papers

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First Public Transatlantic Telephone Call

Encourage pupils to learn more about the first public transatlantic phone call with this printable worksheet. Use the…

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Social Studies and History

Inventions

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LESSON PLANS

Introducing Inventions Mini-Lesson – PowerPoint Slideshow

Use these PowerPoint slides to introduce the topic of inventions. Save this file to your computer and open it in…

Subjects:

Inventions

Social Studies and History

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Introduction to Inventions Word Power

Students practice vocabulary relevant to inventions by reading the definition and using the word in a sentence they…

Subjects:

Vocabulary

Inventions

Language Arts and Writing

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Appliance of the Future

What kind of dual-purpose, environmentally-friendly appliance will you have in the future? (Such as the trash-to-energy…

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Social Studies and History

Inventions

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BOOK GUIDES

Gadgets and Gears: The Mesmer Menace Teacher's Guide

Teach students about historical figures, events, inventions and discoveries through steampunk for young readers. These…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Social Studies and History

Inventions

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BOOK GUIDES

The Day-Glo Brothers Literature Guide

Children will enjoy reading The Day-Glo Brothers, a true story about Bob and Joe Switzer  two brothers who…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Inventions

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REFERENCE

Robert Bunsen Biography

Read about Robert Bunsen, the inventor and chemist who shares his name with the Bunsen burner.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Inventions

Scientists

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Elijah J. McCoy - Biography & Activities

Learn about inventor Elijah J. McCoy through a biography, discussion questions, and extension activities for all ages.…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Inventions

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Levi Strauss Biography & Activities

Read this biography about Levi Strauss, creator of Levi's denim jeans, to learn more about this inventor. Use the…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Inventions

Clothing and Dress

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REFERENCE

Steve Jobs Biography

Read this biography to learn about Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple computers.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Inventions

Business

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FUTUREFIT PROJECTS

Introducing Inventions Mini-Lesson

Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to how discoveries differ from inventions. Teach students the variety of…

Subjects

Inventions

Social Studies and History

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Introducing Inventions Background Information

This resource is designed to be used in conjunction with the Introducing Inventions Mini-Lesson. Use this resource as an…

Subjects:

Inventions

Social Studies and History

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Jan E. Matzeliger

Children can read about the inventor Jan E. Matzeliger, and then color in his picture.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Inventions

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Lewis Howard Latimer Coloring Page

Coloring book page with picture of Lewis Howard Latimer, African-American patent expert.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Inventions

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ACTIVITIES

Web Research: Lesson 2

Lesson 2 in a series for middle-school students learning to use the Internet for research projects, provides data on…

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Social Studies and History

Inventions

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